BY-LAWS, RULES 
and REGULATIONS 



Public Schools 

OF FORT COLLINS. COLORADO 



APPROVED BY BOARD OF 
EDUCATION, NOVEMBER 9. 1908 

Press of the Fort Collins (Colo.) Express. 



BY^LAWS, RULES 
and REGULATIONS 



Public Schools 

OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 



l-oxi CMz^s CJ, 



APPROVED BY/»BOARD OF 
EDUCATION. NOVEMBER 9, 1908 

Press of the Fort Collins (Colo.) Express. 



BOARD OF EDUCATION. 



H. D. HUMPHREY (1909) 
ED. H. HALL (1910) 

J. W. SKINNER (1909, filling vacancy) 
J. W. LAWRENCE (1912) 

MRS. M. H. AIKIN (1913) 



OFFICERS. 

ED. H. HALL, President 
H. D. HUMPHREY, Secretary 
MURDOCK NELSON, Treasurer 
M. F. MILLER, Superintendent 
S. O. K. REED, Attendance Officer 



COMMITTEES. 

Auditing and Finance — ^Messrs. Skinner and Lawrence 
and Mrs. Akin. 

Teachers and Salaries — Mrs. Aikn, Messrs. Hall and 
Skinner. 

Supplies and Janitors — Messrs. Humphrey, Skinner and 
Lawrence. 

Buildings and Grounds — Messrs. Hall, Lawrence and 
Skinner. 

Rules, Regulations and Discipline — Mr. Lawrence, Mrs. 
Akin, Mr. Humphrey. 

Course of Study, Text Books and Library — Mrs. Akin, 
Messrs. Humphrey and Hall. 



INDEX. 



I — Board of Education. 

Organization 3 

Meetings 3-4 

Duties of Officers 4, 5, 43 

Committees and their Duties 5-8, 14, 39-40 

Other Rules 9, 12, 13. 29, 30, 32, 40 

2 — Superintendent 6, 8, 9, 11-15, 30, 34, 38, 39. 43 

3 — Principals 12, 14, 15-17, 20, 23, 25, 34, 36, 41 

4 — Supervisors 14, 17, 25 

5 — Teachers 

Eligibility 17-lS 

Examination and Certificates 14, 18 

Election 9 

Contracts 17, 19, 29, 30 

Duties and Privileges 13, 19, 31 

Reports 21, 24, 26-27, 29 

Salaries 19 

Resignations 19 

Substitutes 14, 19, 22, 23 

6 — Pupils 

Admission 20, 31 

Non-resident 38 

Duties 32-40, 46-52 

Punishment 13, 24, 26-27, 33-34, 47 

Transfers 12, 16, 21, 31, 35 

Organization of Societies 23, 36-37 

Graduation 38 

7 — Parents 13, 21, 25, 26-27, 33, 39-40, 44, 46-48 

8 — Janitors 8, 16, 25, 40-41. 

9 — Attendance Officer 15, 25, 44, 45, 46-48 

10 — Miscellaneous 

Terms and Vacations 10 

Holidays 4, 10 

Kindergartens 10, 18, 31 

Grammar Schools 10. 18 

High School ID, 18, 37 

School Hours 11, 14, 2^. 34 

School Buildings and Property . .» 

13, 15, 16, 25, 28, 30, 34, 3=^-36, 37, 43 

School Organizations 16, 23, 28, 36-37 

Complaints and Grievances 8, 15, 39-40 

Contagious Diseases 31-32 

Tuition 9, 13, 38 

Use of Tobacco 33, 34, 43, 45, 48-49 

Compulsory Education Law 44-45, 46-48 

Juvenile Delinquents 49-50 

City Ordinances 50-52 



BY-LAWS 



ARTICLE I. 

ORGANIZATION Of BOARD 

At the first meeting of the Board of Directors after 
the annual election, they shall proceed to organize as 
prescribed by law, by the election of President, Vice 
President, Secretary and Treasurer. 

ARTICLE II. 

MEJDTINGS 

The regular meetings of the Board shall be held 
the last Thursday of each calendar month at 7.30 p. 
m., in the office of the Board of Education. Special 
meetings may be held when deemed necessary by the 
President, or at the request of any two members of 
the Board, proper notice having been sent to the other 
members of the Board and the Superintendent. 

A majority of the Board shall be necessary to con- 
stitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 

ORDER OE BUSINESS 

At the hour appointed the meeting shall be called 
to order by the President, or in his absence by the 
Vice President. The Secretary shall proceed to call 
the roll, note the absentees, and announce whether a 
quorum is present; upon the appearance of a quorum 
the Board shall proceed with the business before them, 
which shall be conducted in the following order : 

First — Reading, correcting and approving the min- 
utes of preceding meeting. 

Second — Petitions and other communications. 



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Third — Introduction and disposal of bills and salary 
claims. 

Fourth — Report of Committees. First, Standing 
Committees ; Second, Special Committees. 

Fifth — Report of the Superintendent. 

Sixth — Unfinished Business. 

Seventh — Miscellaneous Business. 

The government of the Board shall be in accordance 
with Robert's Rules of Order. 

ARTICLE III 

Duties oe Oeficers. 
president 
It shall be the duty of the President to preside at 
all meetings of the Board ; to sign all contracts, orders, 
bonds, etc. ; to call meetings of the Board when he 
shall deem it necessary, or at the request of any two 
members ; to appoint all committees unless otherwise 
ordered ; to lay before the Board from time to time 
such suggestions as may, in his opinion, be for the 
highest interests of the schools ; to close the schools, 
when proper, for a period not exceeding three days ; 
and to perform such other duties as may properly per- 
tain to his office, or be enjoined by the Board. The 
Vice President shall act as President in case of absence 
of the President. 

SECRETARY 

The Secretary shall keep a correct record of the 
proceedings of each meeting of the Board, including a 
list of all bills presented and the action thereon, in a 
book provided for the purpose ; he shall have charge of 
the records of the Board ; shall give notice of all meet- 
tings ; he shall perform all the duties devolving upon 



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him by law, and such other duties as may be directed 
by the Board. 

He shall tabulate in a special book all insurance 
policies held by the Board ; and under the direction of 
the Finance Committee, shall see that the property of 
the District is kept fully insured. 

He shall keep in a fire-proof vault, or other safe 
place, all deeds, insurance policies, receipted bills, 
and such other papers as the Board may direct. 

TREASURER 

The Treasurer shall receive all moneys accruing 
from the sale of bonds ; and shall pay out the same 
upon warrants issued by the Board of Education, 
signed by their Secretary and President, on account of 
the erection and furnishing of school buildings, and 
the purchasing of school sites. 

He shall keep all necessary accounts pertaining to 
the duties of his office, and shall render a semi-annual 
report of all moneys received and disbursed by him. 

MEMBERS. 

Only in so far as expressly stated in the Rules and 
Regulations shall any member of the Board have a 
right individually to give any direction with reference 
to the management of the schools. 

ARTICLE IV. 

COMMITTEES. 

The President s'hall, at the first regular meeting 
after the reorganization of the Board, or as soon 
thereafter as practicable, appoint the following stand- 
ing committees : 

Committee on Auditing and Finance. 

Committee on Teachers and Salaries. 



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Committee on Text-Books, Courses of Study and 
Library. 

Committee on Buildings and Grounds. 
Committee on Rules, Regulations and Discipline. 
Committee on Supplies and Janitors. 

DUTIES OP COMMITTEES. 

Auditing and Finance. — It shall be the duty of the 
Committee on Auditing and Finance to estimate the 
amount of insurance needed to protect the District; 
they shall also ascertain the amount of money needed 
for the current expenses of the year, and recommend 
to the Board at the October meeting the amount of 
special tax to be levied to meet the same. They shall 
examine the records, accounts and financial papers of 
the Board annually, and see that they are properly 
kept. They shall consider and report on all claims 
referred to them by the Board, and shall recommend 
to the Board such measures of finance as shall work to 
the best interests of the District. 

Teachers and Salaries. — It shall be the duty of 
the Committee on Teachers and Salaries to be repre- 
sented at the examinations of teachers', and after the 
Superintendent has made his report on the results of 
examination, to assist him in making out a list of 
candidates suitable for vacancies ; to act with the Sup- 
erintendent in making the assignment of teachers to 
the several grades, and in making such changes and 
transfers of teachers as will be for the best interest of 
the schools; to make out, wnth the Superintendent, a 
list of teachers to be recommended for re-election at 
the regular April meeting of the Board. They shall 
exercise a general supervision over the educational 
department of the schools'. They shall consider and 



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report upon all questions relating to salaries of 
teachers. 

Buildings and Grounds. — It shall be the duty of 
the Committee on Buildings and Grounds to keep the 
buildings in proper condition and to recommend such 
changes and repairsi as they may deem necessary ; to 
see that the walks, fences and outhouses are kept in 
good condition; to keep the school grounds properly 
graded and drained; to consult with architects and 
procure the most suitable plans for new buildings, 
when instructed by the Board so to do. They shall 
exercise a general supervision over all work ordered 
and see that the contractors do their work properly. 
They s'hall keep themselves well informed on the sub- 
ject of school architecture, and the most approved 
plans for lighting, heating and ventilating school 
rooms. They shall consider and report on questions 
relating to the district and sub-district boundaries and 
building sites. They shall, under the direction of the 
Board, purchase all school furniture. 

Text-Books, Coursers oi'' Study and Library. — It 
shall be the duty of the Committee on Text-Books, 
Courses of Study and Library to recommend, from 
time to time, such improvements in the course of study, 
changes in text-books, and the purchase of such maps, 
books, apparatus, etc., as may be deemed expedient. 
They shall assist the Superintendent in the revision 
and publication of any catalog or annual report of the 
schools, and in establishing regulations relating to the 
kind and frequency of examinations. 

Rules, Regulations and Discipline. — The Com- 
mittee on Rules, Regulations and Discipline shall pro- 
pose such revisions of the Rules and Regulations as 



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they may deem proper, and submit them to the Board 
for its action. 

It shall be their duty to act in all cases 
of grievance not satisfactorily settled by the Superin- 
tendent, due notice of the fact having been given him 
by the Chairman of the Committee. When such a 
case is pending a meeting of said Committee shall be 
called on the day of the first subsequent regular 
meeting of the Board, and at an hour previous to that 
meeting, when such complaint shall be carefully in- 
vestigated. Persons competent to testify having been 
heard and dismissed, the case shall be considered by 
the Committee. If the Committee fail to agree in ar- 
ranging the difficulty they shall report the matter to 
the Board for final action. 

Supplies and Janitors. — It shall be the duty of the 
Committee on Supplies and Janitors to order supplies 
such as crayon, ink, erasers, paper, drawing material, 
chemicals, brooms and dusters. At the June meeting 
action shall be taken thereon by the Board, as far as 
possible, and supplies so ordered that they may be in 
the office of each building at the fall opening of school. 
Recommendations concerning the employment, govern- 
ment and discharge of janitors shall rest with this 
Committee. 

Note — No Committtee shall enter upon a contract, 
or direct the purchase of any thing that shall involve 
the expenditure of more than $50.00, without having 
been instructed so to do by the Board, except it be for 
the necessary supply of fuel, text-books, insurance, or 
supplies in regular use. 



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ARTICLE V. 

ELECTION OP TEACHERS. 

The election of Superintendent shall occur at the 
regular meeting of the Board in March, and after the 
first year's service he shall be elected for a term of two 
years. 

The regular annual election of teachers shall take 
place at the April meeting of each year unless other- 
wise ordered. 

All questions relating to the qualifications or con- 
duct of teachers shall be considered in executive ses- 
sion. 

ARTICLE VI. 

TUITION FUND. 

The money received from tuition shall be .set aside 
as a special fund for the purchase of library books, 
supplementary reading, maps, apparatus, pianos, 
models and school room decorations, and for such 
other purposes as the Board may direct. 
ARTICLE VII. 

AMENDMENTS. 

These By-Laws may be altered or amended at any 
regular meeting of the Board ; provided notice be 
given, in writing, one month previous, stating in what 
particular it is desired to alter or amend any given 
article and section ; but at any meeting any By-Law 
may be suspended for that meeting by unanimous con- 
sent. 



RULES & REGULATIONS 



ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOLS 

The public schools of this District shall consist of 
the kindergartens, grammar schools, and a high school. 

The Kindergartens shall have a course covering two 
years of work, designed for pupils entering at the age 
of four years. The membership of each kindergarten 
shall be limited, and when the limit of membership is 
reached any other applicants for admission shall be 
registered on a waiting list in the order of application. 

The grammar school course shall be for eight years. 

The high school course shall be for four years. 
Pupils completing the course, and having a satisfactory 
record of conduct, shall be entitled to a diploma. 

CALENDAR 

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board the schools 
shall open on the Tuesday following the first Monday 
of September, and continue in session for nine school 
months, not including vacations. 

The Fall Term shall consist of sixteen weeks, to be 
followed by a holiday vacation of two weeks. The 
Winter Term shall consist of twelve weeks, to be fol- 
lowed by a vacation of one week. The Spring Term 
shall consist of eight weeks. 

The regular holidays shall be the State and National 
holidays, with the exception of election day. The 
Thanksgiving holiday shall include the Friday follow- 
ing. 



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DAILY HOURS 

Unless otherwise ordered all schools shall begin at 
9.00 a. m. and i :30 p. m. The first and second grades 
and the kindergartens shall close at 11 :30 a. m., and 
3:30 p. m. ; the upper grades at 12:00 m. and 4:00 p. 
m. ; the High School at 12 :oo m. and 3 :45 p. m. 

All grades shall have a recess during each session. 
SUPERINTENDENT. 

Section i. The Superintendent of Schools shall be 
the Executive Officer of the Board of Education in 
details of school management, and shall act under the 
advice and direction of the Board, and shall exercise 
general supervision over all the public schools, school 
houses, furniture and apparatus. He shall enforce the 
Rules and Regulations of the Board, and is accordingly- 
vested with authority to carry them into effect. 

Sec. 2. All communications of the Board to teach- 
ers or pupils, or of teachers or pupils to the Boa" J, 
should be made thru the Superintendent. 

Sec. 3. He shall acquaint himself with whatever 
principles and facts may concern the interest of popu- 
lar education, and with all matters pertaining to the 
organization, instruction and discipline of public 
schools, to the end that all pupils in these schools may 
receive the best educational advantages possible. 

Sec. 4. He shall visit the various schools as often 
as his duties will permit, and shall pay particular 
attention to the classification and grading of pupils. 
In passing from school to school he shall endeavor to 
secure improvement and to remedy defects. He shall 
carefully observe the teaching and discipline of the 
teachers, and shall report to the Board any teacher 



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found deficient or incompetent in the discharge of any 
duty. 

Sec. 5. He shall attend the meetings of the Board 
except when excused by the Board thru the President, 
and shall keep the Board constantly informed of the 
condition and needs of the schools. He shall be 
entitled to speak upon all matters pertaining to the 
management of the schools. He shall recommend to 
the Board, from time to time, such rules and regu- 
lations for the government, discipline and manage- 
ment of the schools as he may deem expedient. 
At the close of the school year he sliall present to the 
Board a written report giving as particular a view as 
may be of the progress and condition of the schools. 

Sec. 6. He shall have his office at the High School 
Building, and shall have regular daily office hours on 
school days as follows: from 8:30 a. m. to 9:10 a. m. 
and at 4 :oo p. m. 

Sec. 7. With the assistance of the Principals he 
shall examine and assign to the proper grades all new 
pupils. 

Sec. 8. He shall have charge of all transfers of 
pupils from their own sub— districts, and it shall be 
his duty to make such transfers as shall approximately 
equalize the number of pupils assigned to teachers of 
corresponding grades. 

Sec. 9. He shall fix the time and prescribe the mode 
of all examinations of pupils for promotion from class 
to class, and determine the conditions thereof, so that 
they may be equal and uniform thruout the schools. 
The decision of the Superintendent with reference to 
the grading or classification of any pupil shall be final. 



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Sec. 10. He shall collect all tuition moneys, paying 
them to the Secretary from time to time, and shall 
make report of same in full at the close of the year. 

Sec. II. He shall have the power to temporarily 
suspend from the privileges of the school any pupil 
guilty of gross misconduct or continued insubordina- 
tion. The Board alone has power to expel. In all 
cases of suspension the Superintendent shall promptly 
furnish the Secretary of the Board and the parent or 
guardian a full statement of the causes which led to the 
suspension. Pupils suspended may be reinstated by 
the Superintendent ; pupils expelled may be reinstated 
only by the Board. 

Sec. 12. He shall keep a list of the names of those 
pupils whose parents or guardians declare that they are 
unable to provide them with the necessary books. But 
no books shall be supplied at the expense of the Dis- 
trict unless satisfactory evidence of such inability is 
given. Books so furnished are to be regarded as the 
property of the District, and only loaned to the pupils. 
The teachers shall be held responsible for due diligence 
in securing the return of all such books. 

Sec. 13. He shall hold monthly and special Teach- 
ers' Meetings during the school year, and arrange such 
program of exercises for the same as, in his judgment, 
the interests of the schools may require ; and he shall 
report to the Board all delinquencies of teachers, either 
in attendance or duty at the meetings. Such meetings 
may be held upon Saturdays when it is deemed best. 

Sec. 14. He shall devise and place with the teachers 
such blanks and records as in his judgment will best 
advance the interests of the schools. 



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Sec. 15. He shall carefully investigate the record 
of all applicants for positions to teach in the schools 
of this District, and report the results of his inves- 
tigations to the Board when there are vacancies to be 
filled. 

Sec. 16. He shall have charge of the examination 
of teachers for certificates of this District, and may 
call to his assistance the Principals, Supervisors or 
teachers as he may deem necessary. 

Sec. 17. At the beginning of each school year he 
shall assign all teachers, subject to the approval of 
the Committee upon Teachers. 

Sec. 18. He shall have power to fill all vacancies 
occasioned by the temporary absence of any teacher, 
and to make such other temporary arrangements rel- 
ative to the schools as he may deem necessary, and 
report the same to the Board at its next meeting. 

Sec. 19. He shall have authority to arrange for 
such Parents' Meetings as he considers will advance 
the interests of the schools, and to call upon teachers 
for any needed assistance in conducting the same. 

Sec. 20. At the close of each school month he shall 
report to the Secretary the time for which each teacher 
is entitled to receive pay. 

Sec. 21. At the close of the year he shall furnish 
the Secretary all data at his command needed for the 
compilation of the Secretary's Annual Report. 

Sec. 22. On very stormy days, when it would be 
unwise exposure for teachers and pupils to attempt 
to return for the afternoon session, the Superintend- 
ent is authorized to dismiss all schools for the day at 
I :oo-i :30 p. m. On all such occasions it shall be the 
duty of the Principals to arrange for an ample num- 



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ber of teachers to remain till the regular time for af- 
ternoon opening of schools. 

Sec. 23. He shall have general direction of the 
work of the Attendance Officer. 

Sec. 24. He shall not leave the city during school 
time without notifying the President. 

Sec. 25. He shall receive all complaints from par- 
ents or guardians regarding the treatment of pupils in 
the schools, and deal with them to the best of his ability. 

Sec. 26. In case of absence or disability of the 
Superintendent the High School Principal shall act in 
his place upon such matters as demand immediate 
attention. 

PRINCIPALS. 

Section i. Principals shall be immediately respon- 
sible to the Superintendent. In addition to their duties 
as teachers they shall co-operate with the Superin- 
tendent in enforcing the Rules and Regulations, and 
in devising means to secure the highest efficiency of 
the entire school system ; they shall establish and per- 
sonally see to the enforcement of regulations for the 
purpose of securing uniform good order on the part 
of the pupils of their respective buildings in passing 
thru halls and stairways ; also for securing good con- 
dition, neatness and cleanliness of the yards, base- 
ments and out-buildings, as well as good order and 
proper conduct in the same. It shall be the duty of 
the teachers to co-operate in securing this result. 

Sec. 2. Each Principal shall designate one or more 
rooms of his building to be known as "Lunch Rooms," 
in which all pupils shall congregate who have per- 



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mission to bring lunches. The Principal and assistants 
shall take charge of the "Lunch Room" in such reg- 
ular order as may be fixed by the Principal, except at 
such times as the janitor can see to this work without 
its interfering with his other duties. 

Sec. 3. As far as reasonably possible they should be 
upon the play grounds a part of each intermission. 

Sec. 4. They shall be responsible for punctuality in 
giving the necessary signals for assembling and dis- 
mission of pupils ; and it shall be their duty to have 
periodic fire drills for use in emergency, using a uni- 
form signal thruout the school system. 

Sec. 5. It shall be their duty to notify the Superin- 
tendent of neglect or inability on the part of teachers 
or janitors, and to carefully enforce the rule pertaining 
to tuition of non-resident pupils. 

Sec. 6. They shall not leave their premises during 
school hours without notifying the Superintendent. 

Sec. 7. They may send the janitors on any errand 
connected with school matters, care being taken not 
to interfere with the other duties of the janitor. 

Sec. 8. The High School Principal shall be custo- 
dian of the library and all apparatus belonging to his 
department, also of all property or equipment belong- 
ing to any organization or society of the High School. 
With approval of the Superintendent the direct cus- 
tody of any property may be delegated to an assist- 
ant, who shall care for such property as directed by 
the Principal. No property of the school shall be 
lent to outsiders without w^ritten permission of the 
Superintendent or the President of the Board. 



SCHOOI. DISTRICT NO. 5 1/ 

SUPERVISORS. . 
Section i. Supervisors shall, under the direction of 
the Superintendent, carry out the special work assigned 
them. At the beginning of each year they shall assist 
the Superintendent in the organization of the schools, 
and they shall assist also at the semi-annual exam- 
inations. They shall call together the teachers by 
grades, and instruct them in those subjects over which 
they have supervision. 

Sec. 2. At the beginning of the school year each 
Supervisor shall make out a schedule for regular vis- 
itation of each school, file the same with the Super- 
intendent, and strictly follow it, except when needed 
for substitute work or other service. 

Sec. 3. They shall make written reports of the 
progress of their work to the Superintendent as often 
as he may request. 

Sec. 4. In so far as they will apply, the rules for 
teachers shall apply to Special Teachers and Super- 
visors as well. 

TEACHERS. 
Section i. In selecting teachers the Board will con- 
sider the record of the candidate in schools of estab- 
lished reputation, in connection with special prepara- 
tion, health and personal appearance. Married women 
are not eligible to regular appointment ; this will be 
understood to include widows with children. 

Sec. 2. All new teachers are engaged for a trial 
term of three months. Teachers under contract else- 
where will not be considered unless they can secure 
honorable release from contract. 



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Sec. 3. Candidates for high school positions must 
have completed a course in a reputable college, or its 
full equivalent, and have had successful experience in 
teaching their particular lines of work. 

Sec. 4. Candidates for grade positions must have 
either Normal school diplomas or first grade certifi- 
cates, in force at the time of engagement ; also at least 
two years of successful experience, preferably in grad- 
ed schools of good standing. A minimum of two years 
of special preparation in Normal School or College, 
in addition to a high school course, is expected. Grade 
teachers are not engaged for any certain grade or room, 
the Board reserving the right to transfer whenever, in 
its judgment, the interests of the schools so require. 

Sec. 5. Candidates for position of Director or Head 
Assistant in Kindergarten must have a diploma from a 
Kindergarten Training School, or a Kindergarten cer- 
tificate approved by the State Normal School. 

Sec. 6. First grade high school certificates will be 
issued to high school teachers without examination, 
in recognition of college diplomas. Grade teachers 
wnll be expected to pass the examination of this Dis- 
trict, either before appointment, or at the first district 
examination thereafter. The subjects v/ill include ele- 
mentary music and drawing, in addition to those re- 
quired by the state law. First grade certificates, good 
for three years, will be issued to those securing an 
average standing of go%, with no grade below 70%. 
Grade teachers failing to secure a first grade certifi- 
cate on any examination will be granted a certificate 
good till the next examination, and be allowed to re- 
tain all the acceptable grades earned. 



SCHOOIv DISTRICT NO. 5 I9 

Sec. 7. Monthly Salary Schedule : 

istyr. 2nd yr. 3rd yr. 4th yr. 5th yr. 
Grammar School 

Principals $100.00 $105.00 $iil.ii $111. 11 $111. 11 

Supervisor 

of Music 90.00 95-00 100.00 100.00 100.00 

Supervisor 

of Drawing 80.00 85.00 90.00 90.00 90.00 

Supervisor 

of Writing 70.00 75.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 

High School 

Assistants 80.00 90.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 

Grade 

Teachers 60.00 65.00 70.00 75-00 80.00 

Kindergarten 

Director 70.00 75-00 80.00 80.00 80.00 

Kindergarten 

Sub-director 60.00 65.00 70.00 70.00 70.00 

Kindergarten 

Head Assistants. . 4500 50.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 
Kindergarten 

Cadet Assistants . . 30.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 

Sec. 8. The advance in salary in all cases will de- 
pend upon excellence of service. Grade teachers are 
not eligible to the fourth year advance in salary until 
first grade certificates of this District have been earned 
on examination. 

Sec. 9. Substitute teachers shall receive the min- 
imum regular rate of pay of the grade taught, for 
the timaof actual service. 

Sec. 10. Unless otherwise provided teachers re- 
ceiving an appointment shall be required to sign the 
usual form of agreement provided by the Board within 
one week after appointment. 

Sec. II. No teacher shall have the right to resign 
without the consent. of the Board. Teachers are not 
expected to ask for release from contract for any 
other reason than their own severe illness or severe 
illness in their homes which necessitates their presence. 



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Sec. 12. The teachers of the several grades shall 
be held responsible for the enforcement of the rules 
of the Board of Directors, Superintendent, and the 
Principals of their respective buildings, and they are 
hereby authorized and reqviired to carry them into 
effect. 

Sec. 13. It shall be the duty of every teacher to be 
present for duty at least thirty minutes before time 
for opening school in the morning, and fifteen minutes 
in the afternoon. Teachers shall open school punctu- 
ally at the appointed time, devote themselves during 
school hours exclusively to the instruction of their 
pupils, maintain good order, and strictly adhere to the 
prescribed course of study. All written work, except 
on daily registers, shall be done out of school hours. 
No person or persons other than school officials shall 
be allowed to address, entertain, or otherwise con- 
sume the time of pupils in the school buildings during 
school hours without a permit from the School Board 
or the Superintendent. This applies to making an- 
nouncements of any kind foreign to matters connected 
with the schools. 

Sec. 14. No teacher shall enroll the name of any 
pupil without the presentation of a proper admission 
certificate, unless by order of the Superintendent or 
Principal. Teachers shall see that a registration card 
for each pupil is sent to the Superintendent's office 
within one week after the enrollment of the pupil. 

Sec. 15. Each teacher shall keep an accurate reg- 
ister of the daily attendance, tardiness, deportment, 
etc., of each pupil, according to prescribed forms. 
Registers shall be kept in the teacher's desks, ready 
for inspection at any time, and for the use of substi- 



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tute in case of absence of regular teacher. All pupils 
received as original entries shall be designated in black 
ink, the day of registration being indicated by E. 
All pupils received by transfer shall be recorded in 
red ink, the day of registration being designated by 
E. Tr. The date of dropping any pupil by transfer 
shall be recorded by D. Tr. 

Sec. i6. Teachers shall be responsible for proper 
attention to the attendance of any pupil dropped by 
transfer, until assured of the reception of the pupil by 
the teacher to whom the pupil was transferred. 

Sec. 17. On days when only one session is held 
the attendance of pupils for that session shall be du- 
plicated for the other session. 

Sec. 18. Names of pupils known to have perman- 
ently withdrawn, or who have received Avritten per- 
mit for absence from the Superintendent, may be 
dropped at once. In all other cases, except transfers, 
pupils should be carried on the registers for six half 
days of absence. Alembership of any pupil shall cease 
upon the seventh successive half day of absence. In 
kindergartens or any department holding only one 
session per day membership shall cease on the fourth 
successive day of absence. 

Sec. 19. On the last Friday of each school month 
each teacher shall make out her report in duplicate 
before leaving the building, and send one copy to the 
Superintendent's office. 

Sec. 20. From the daily register and scholarship 
record monthly reports, which shall include deport- 
ment as well as scholarship, shall be forwarded to 
parents or guardians. 



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Sec. 21. Teachers should not absent themselves 
from their schools, except in case of severe illness of 
self or family; and in each case of absence shall no- 
tify the Superintendent in ample time for him to 
secure a suitable substitute, stating the probable length 
of absence. 

Sec. 22. Teachers absent on account of their own 
illness, or death in their ov^n immediate family circle, 
shall suffer no deduction from their salary for such 
absence when it does not exceed five days per year ; full 
deduction shall be made for all time in excess of five 
days. Teachers absent for any other reason shall lose 
pay for all time lost. No teacher shall be absent from 
any Teachers' Meeting called by the Board, Super- 
intendent, Principal, or Supervisor, without an excuse 
that would justify absence from school. 

Sec. 23. The morning exercises of any room or de- 
partment may consist of reading a short portion from 
the Bible, without doctrinal or sectarian comment, the 
repeating in concert of the Lord's prayer, and singing. 
The Constitution of Colorado provides that no sec- 
tarian doctrine shall be taught or inculcated in any of 
the public schools. 

Sec. 24. Within two weeks after the opening of 
the Fall Term each teacher should prepare in du- 
plicate a copy of the daily program, and send one 
copy of the same to the Superintendent's office and 
place the other in a conspicuous place in her room. 
When changes in program are made the Superintend- 
ent's office is to be supplied with a revised copy. Each 
teacher should so arrange her daily program that a 
a reasonable amount of individual instruction may be 
given to such pupils as may need it. 



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Sec. 25. Each teacher shall prepare a seating plan 
of her room, for the use of Superintendent, Super- 
visors and substitute teachers. This shall be frequently- 
revised, and kept in the register. 

Sec. 26. Teachers shall thoroly prepare themselves 
in all the studies pursued in their classes so that when 
standing before their classes they shall be confined 
as little as possible to the text-book. 

Sec. 27. Teachers shall give careful attention to 
the lighting, ventilation and warming of their rooms, 
and on no account suffer children to sit in draughts 
of cold air; and, as a rule, cause all windows to be 
opened at recess for change of air; and at no time 
raise the temperature of the room higher than 70 
degrees nor allow it to sink lower than 65 degrees, 
Fahrenheit. 

Sec. 28. Teachers should not detain pupils at noon, 
or longer than thirty minutes after the evening session, 
except in extreme cases, when permission should be 
obtained from the Principal. Any pupil deprived of 
regular recess shall be allowed five minutes soon 
thereafter. 

Sec. 29. Teachers shall not dismiss their ~scliools 
or classes before the appointed time, except by per- 
mission of the Superintendent. 

Sec. 30. It shall be the duty of teachers to see 
that their pupils leave the school premises promptly 
at the close of each session, unless given special per- 
mission in each case, and notice of same sent to the 
Principal. This shall not apply to members of regu- 
larly authorized organizations, such as literary so- 
cieties or athletic clubs, which have secured standing 



24 RULES AND REIGULATIONS 

permission to remain for a limited time upon certain 
specified days. 

Sec. 31. In so far as it afifects the interests of the 
schools, teachers shall have a right to inquire into the 
conduct of pupils while on the way to and from school 
and to apply proper punishment when deemed neces- 
sary. 

Sec. 32. During recesses teachers should remain 
in or about their respective rooms, having special care 
of the rooms and adjoining halls, except when on 
other duty; and they shall allow no congregating of 
pupils in the halls, or boisterous or noisy play, romp- 
ing or running in the rooms or halls,* at any time. 
Teachers will be assigned, in turn, to take charge of 
halls and entries before school and during intermis- 
sions. 

Sec. 33. Each teacher must see that her own desk 
and those of her pupils are put in order before they 
leave the school room at the close of the day. 

Sec. 34. Teachers shall make frequent and care- 
ful inspection of the desks of pupils. 

Sec. 35. Teachers shall not leave the school build- 
ings before the regular time for dismission of the ad- 
vanced pupils of their buildings without in each case 
notifying the Principal. Teachers of primary and 
kindergarten pupils, or other grades dismissed before 
the regular time, are charged with the duty of seeing 
that their pupils do not disturb the rooms not yet dis- 
missed. 

Sec. 36. Teachers shall promptly inquire into the 
cause of absence of any pupil. If, after diligent in- 
quiry, the cause cannot be ascertained, or there is 
reason to believe the absence is not necessary, a writ- 



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ten duplicate report of the absence shall be made 
promptly and sent to the Superintendent for investiga- 
tion by the Attendance Officer. 

Sec. 37. Teachers are advised to visit the homes 
of their pupils, to make themselves acquainted with 
the parents and the home influences of the children. 
Each teacher should by personal visitation, when other 
means fail, urge upon parents and guardians the nec- 
essity of sending their children regularly and punctu- 
ally. 

Sec. 38. Teachers shall be held accountable for the 
return of all books loaned to pupils by the District, 
and of all library books ; also for the proper care and 
preservation of all furniture and apparatus belonging 
to their respective rooms. Neither teachers nor jani- 
tors shall allow any driving of nails or screws into 
plastered walls, unless specially authorized to do so. 

Sec. 39. Each teacher is expected to so arrange 
her work as to afford the janitor reasonable , time 
for sweeping and dusting; in case they cannot agree 
upon the time the matter shall be referred to the 
Principal. 

Sec. 40. All regular grade teachers are expected 
to make themselves proficient, practically as well as 
theoretically, in such special branches as are taught 
in the schools. When Supervisors or special teachers 
are giving work in any room it shall be the duty of 
the teacher in charge to give undivided attention to 
the work presented and to the discipline of the room. 

Sec. 41. Teachers shall not send any pupil during 
school hours upon errands except those pertaining to 
the business of the school, and then only upon approval 
of Principal. 



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Sec. 42. As soon as a teacher has reason to believe 
that it will be necessary to reduce a pupil to a lower 
grade, she shall give notice of the probable necessity 
of such a course to the parent or guardian of the pupil 
at least two weeks before final action in the case, and 
shall send a like notice to the Superintendent. If, at 
the end of the time prescribed, it shall be found detri- 
mental to the child's interest, or to the progress of 
the class, to retain the pupil in the grade, the demo- 
tion may be made upon approval of the Superintendent. 
Every movement of a pupil beyond his class, upward 
or downward, must be made with caution. All new 
pupils are given a temporary assignment only, and 
are subject to reassignment by Principal after proper 
trial. 

Sec. 43. It shall be the duty of all teachers to 
enforce the rules of discipline kindly, judiciously and 
impartially, avoiding corporal punishment except in 
extreme cases, and to exact unqualified obedience to 
and respect for school regulations ; and in all cases 
of doubt relative to punishment of pupils, they shall re- 
fer the matter to the Principal or Superintendent for 
his decision. Teachers should not send pupils home for 
punishment except in cases specially advised by the 
Superintendent. 

Sec. 44. Corporal punishment should not be used 
without careful consideration of the case, and usually 
only after consultation with Principal or parent. It 
should not be administered before the pupils, nor 
should any pupil receive blows about the head or 
chest. A written report of each case of corporal pun- 
ishment shall be forwarded at the close of the day to 
the Superintendent. Reports should include every case 



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of striking or slapping of pupil by teacher. Make the 
report self-explanatory. Items desired : 

1. Give name, age, and grade of pupil, with date. 

2. For what offense? State the circumstances. 

3. What effect did the punishment seem to have 
upon pupil? 

4. What previous trouble, if any, of this same 
nature, by this pupil? What was then done for cor- 
rection ? 

5. Had you conferred with either parent pre- 
viously? If so, with what result? Had you con- 
ferred with Principal or Superintendent? 

6. What previous trouble of any other nature from 
this pupil? 

Signed Teacher. 

Sec. 45. When pupils persist in impudence or dis- 
respectful conduct or language teachers should keep 
for future reference a careful written memorandum 
of dates, doings and sayings. 

Sec. 46. Teachers should not question the truth- 
fulness of pupils in the presence of their fellows, 
nor censure them in terms calculated to destroy their 
self-respect. 

Sec. 47. Sealed letters a>ddressed to the pupils 
must not be delivered to the pupils, but should be 
sent to the parents. The schools should in no way 
be a party to clandestine meetings or correspondence 
of pupils. 

Sec. 48. Teachers should give careful attention to 
pupils with defective eyesight or hearing, and in case 
the progress of the pupil is seriously retarded because 
of the defect the teacher should assure herself that 
the parents are aware of the gravity of the case. 



28 rule;s and regulations 

Sec. 49. Teachers shall not require pupils to pro- 
cure text-books which have not been duly authorized 
by the Board. 

Sec. 50. Teachers are prohibited from receiving 
any presents or testimonials procured by subscription 
from pupils under their charge, and this rule shall be 
so construed as to prohibit fruit and flower showers, 
so-called, for either teachers or pupils. No collection 
of money for any purpose shall be taken from the 
pupils of the schools by teachers or other employes of 
the Board, except for flowers for ill or deceased mem- 
bers, or for organizations directly connected with the 
schools. 

Sec. 51. No teacher shall incur any expense to 
be met by the Board without permission of the proper 
committee, the Secretary, or the Superintendent. 

Sec. 52. Teachers shall not award prizes or 
medals to pupils under their charge unless specially 
authorized by the Board. 

Sec. 53. At the close of the school year each 
teacher shall file with the Superintendent an inventory 
of all the school property belonging to her room or 
department. 

Sec. 54. Each teacher is expected to not only per- 
form the particular duties assigned, but to be thor- 
oly interested in securing the best order, progress 
and discipline of all departments, and to be ready at 
all times to give assistance when needed. 

Sec. 55. Teachers will be permitted to visit other 
than their own schools for the purpose of observation, 
not exceeding in all two days in any one year, when 
the Superintendent can satisfactorily arrange for such 



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absence. A report of the work observed should be 
made to the Superintendent. 

Sec. 56. Teachers should not engage in tutoring 
for pay, or in any other outside duties which may 
hinder them from giving their best time and energies 
to their school duties, without special permission. 

Sec. 57. In order that these schools may receive 
the benefit of the most approved methods of instruc- 
tion and discipline it is expected that each teacher will 
avail herself as far as practicable of all the suggestions 
and inspiration to be secured by membership in edu- 
cational associations and attendance thereon, as well 
as by subscribing for and reading educational books 
and periodicals. 

Sec. 58. Leave of absence not to exceed one year 
may be granted to teachers who desire to better pre- 
pare themselves for teaching by attending higher in- 
stitutions of learning, or on account of their own 
poor health. Each application for this privilege must 
be made in writing, and state that it is made with the 
distinct understanding that the applicant will return 
for duty here at the termination of the leave, unless 
honorably released from this obligation by the Board. 

Sec. 59. The Board disclaims any desire of in- 
fringing upon the personal rights or privileges of the 
teachers. It desires that they should enjoy the great- 
est freedom within reason, in their associations and 
recreations. They should enjoy the fullest confidence 
of the Board, free from obtrusive espionage. The 
Board reserves the right, however, whenever in its 
judgment a teacher is overstepping the bounds of dis- 
cretion and propriety, in either her associations or 
amusements, to either her own discredit or the det- 



30 RULES AND REGULATIONS 

riment of the schools, to caution said teacher and re- 
quest a modification or discontinuance of such offend- 
ing. In case such teacher does not receive such 
caution and request in the proper spirit, and conform 
thereto, it shall become the duty of the Board to em- 
ploy such additional measures as it may deem neces- 
sary under the circumstances. 

Sec. 60. The Board may remove a teacher for 
improper conduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty, 
but will not take notice of any charge against a 
teacher unless presented in writing, and signed by at 
least one responsible person. 

Sec. 61. Each teacher shall keep a copy of these 
Rules and Regulations on her desk, study them care- 
fully at the beginning of each year, and read to the 
pupils from time to time such portions as the occasion 
may seem to require. 

Sec. 62. The school buildings shall not be used 
for any other than school purpose^ except by special 
vote of the Board. No dancing shall be allowed in 
any school building. No merchant, agent, solicitor, 
or other person, shall be allowed to exhibit goods or 
samples, or to solicit trade, insurance, subscriptions or 
alms for any purpose whatsoever, or to circulate pe- 
titions or other papers for the signature of teachers 
or pupils, within or about the school buildings or the 
grounds thereof, except upon a written permit issued 
by the Board or the Superintendent. This rule is 
not intended to interfere with representatives of per- 
sons or firms dealing in school books or other school 
supplies, having business with the Superintendent or 
Principals. The Superintendent, Principals and jan- 



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itors, as well as the teachers, are expected to enforce 
this rule strictly. 

PUPILS. 

Section i. Pupils for the grades or the High 
School may be received at any time, except in the 
classes for beginners, which shall be organized twice 
per year, and shall receive beginners only within the 
first four weeks after organization. 

Sec. 2. No child under six years of age shall be 
received into any grade except at the beginning of 
the semester, when children who will be six years of 
age within four weeks may be admitted. 

Sec. 3. No pupils shall be received in the Kin- 
dergarten who are under four years of age, except 
at the beginning of the school year, when children 
who will be four years within four weeks may be 
admitted. 

Sec. 4. All pupils, upon their admission to the 
schools, shall be properly registered and shall attend 
the schools to which they have been assigned. They 
shall not be allowed to enter school out side of their 
own sub-district, or be transferred to another sub- 
district, except upon the written permit of the Su- 
perintendent. 

Sec. 5. No pupil shall be received or continued in 
the schools who is known to be affected with any 
contagious or infectious disease, or to come from a 
home where any such disease prevails. The contagious 
diseases which are most dangerous to children and 
which are most likely to be communicated in the 
schools are Small-Pox, Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever, 
Measles, Whooping Cough, Tonsilitis, Pink Eye, 
and contagious skin diseases. 



32 RULES AND REGULATIONS 

Sec. 6. In case of Measles no children from the 
infected house shall be allowed to return to school 
until one week after the disease has disappeared. 

Sec. 7. In case of Scarlet Fever no person from 
the infected house shall be allowed to resume school 
attendance until eight weeks from the occurrence of 
the last case in the house, or if sickness has been pro- 
longed beyond six weeks, until two weeks after the 
house has been finally fumigated. 

Sec. 8. In case of Diphtheria no person from the 
infected house shall be permitted to resume school 
attendance until two weeks after Diphtheria germs 
can no longer be found in the i"hroat on hacteriologic 
examination. 

Sec. 9. No person shall be allowed to attend 
school while suffering from Whooping Cough, 
Chicken Pox, Mumps, Tonsilitis, or Pink Eye. 

Sec. 10. In all cases of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria 
or Small Pox, the person on returning to school must 
present a certificate from the Health Officer or the 
attending physician, stating that the above rules have 
been complied with and that it is proper to receive 
the pupil. 

Sec. II. Pupils afflicted with Pulmonary Tuber- 
culosis shall not be allowed to attend school except 
in cases where a regular physician approved by this 
Board shall certify that their presence will in no way 
endanger the other pupils. 

Sec. 12. Pupils are required at all times to be 
respectful to all teachers, punctual in attendance, cor- 
rect in deportment, cleanly in person and dress, polite 
in conduct, truthful and chaste in language, studious 
during school hours, and obedient to rules. 



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Sec. 13. Pupils may be required to bring to their 
teachers excuses from their parents or guardians, 
either in person or by note, in all cases of absence 
or tardiness, or of dismissal before the close of school. 
Excuses for absence shall be brought at the next 
session after such absence, and shall state the reason 
for the absence. 

Sec. 14. Any pupil who shall absent himself from 
any regular examination of his class, and shall fail 
to render sufficient excuse for such absence, may be 
required to take a special examination or be marked 
zero for the examination at the discretion of the 
teacher. But each pupil shall be entitled to a special 
examination when necessarily absent. 

Sec. 15. Quarreling, fighting, loud talking, mak- 
ing obscene pictures, using obscene language, rude or 
discourteous conduct of every description, and in- 
subordination to rule, either upon the public streets, 
or in the vicinity of the school buildings, as well as 
on the school premises, is hereby strictly forbidden, 
and such offenses will be deemed sufficient cause for 
severe discipline. 

Sec. 16. Any oupil who shall strike his teacher 
in anger, or otherwise resist the enforcement of the 
Rules and Regulations, shall be severely punished, and 
may be expelled. 

Sec. 17. Pupils shall not be allowed to carry fire 
arms, ammunition, slings, or other dangerous weap- 
ons or play things ; or to throw stones, snowballs or 
other missiles, while on the school premises or on the 
streets adjoining. 

Sec. 18. The use or possession of tobacco in any 
form is strictly forbidden about the school premises. 



34 RULES AND REGULATIONS 

or on the streets adjoining. Violation of this rule 
may incur suspension. 

Sec. 19. The school telephones are designed es- 
pecially for the use of school officers, teachers and 
janitors, to enable them to communicate with each 
other and with patrons upon school business. Neither 
pupils nor outsiders shall be allowed to use the 'phone 
except by special permission of the Principal, and 
then only to communicate with their homes. Neither 
pupils nor teachers shall be called from classes to the 
'phone except in special emergency. No toll mes- 
sages shall be sent over any of the school telephones 
except from the Superintendent's office and by his 
express permission. 

Sec. 20. The school pianos are for school use, and 
should not be used for private practice except by 
special permission of Board or Superintendent. The 
same general rule will apply to private use of all other 
school property. 

Sec. 21. Any pupil who shall cut or otherwise 
injure any part of the public buildings or outbuild- 
ings, or injure any fence, tree, or any other property 
belonging to the District, a teacher or another pupil, 
either intentionally or by accident, or shall write any 
profane or obscene picture or character on any public 
school property, shall pay in full for all damages, and 
may be suspended, expelled or otherwise punished, 
according to the nature of the offense. 

Sec. 22. The doors shall be open for admission 
of pupils or patrons at 8:30 a. m. and 1:15 p. m. 
Pupils shall not be admitted before these times except 
by their own teachers or Principals, except that in 
inclement weather any teacher or janitor may admit 



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pupils prior to the opening hour, taking direct charge 
of such pupils until the regular time for opening of 
doors. 

Sec. 23. Any pupil absent for any reason what- 
ever will be expected to make up all lessons lost unless 
excused by the teacher. 

Sec. 24. Pupils not in their own rooms at the 
exact time for opening of school shall be considered 
tardy unless they have previously reported to their 
teachers on the school premises for that particular 
session and been temporarily excused. No pupil shall 
remain away from school to avoid tardiness. 

Sec. 25. All pupils in health may be required to 
pass out at recess when the weather is suitable. 

Sec. 26. Pupils are forbidden to engage in phy- 
sical contests between classes or to indulge in hazing 
in any form. 

Sec. 27. Pupils of the upper grades and the High 
School are advised that the regular work of their 
grades requires that regular study hours outside of 
school be carefully observed on the nights of school 
days. 

Sec. 28. Pupils should not be excused to leave 
school for preparation for any entertainment or 
party, or to attend any meeting, or for any other 
purpose, when such absence would interfere with any 
regular work. 

Sec. 29. No pupil under discipline in one school 
will be transferred to another school until such censure 
is removed. 

Sec. 30. Pupils shall not be allowed to remain in 
any of the rooms during the noon hour, except in 
the presence of a teacher or janitor, who is made 



36 RULES AND RE;GUI.ATI0NS 

responsible for the care of room, furniture, books, 
etc., in the room designated for that purpose, and 
who will exercise full charge until the assembling 
again of the other teachers to resume their respective 
duties. Pupils remaining at noon will not be iier 
mitted to leave the school premises without the con- 
sent of the person in charge ; nor shall pupils be per- 
mitted to leave the school premises at any time with- 
out the permission of their teachers. 

At the close of each session all pupils should leave 
the school premises except when given special per- 
mission to remain. 

Sec. 31. Pupils will not be allowed to work in 
the laboratories or elsewhere in school buildings, out- 
side of school hours or in vacations, except under 
personal supervision of a teacher. 

Sec. 32. Pupils shall not be allowed to remain 
after school to work by artificial light without in each 
case securing permission of the Principal. 

Sec. 33. All pupils are forbidden to join or pledge 
themselves for membership in any secret organization 
of such a character as those commonly known as 
fraternities or sororities ; or to form any such organ- 
ization. Members of such organizations now exist- 
ing in our schools are forbidden to initiate or to solicit 
new members or pledges for membership. 

Pupils disregarding this rule, or holding member- 
ship in any organization which shall disregard it, 
shall be debarred from the privilege of representing 
the school in any contest, or of becoming members 
of any regularly recognized school organization, or of 
receiving any school honors; and shall be subject to 



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such additional penalty as the school authorities may 
deem proper. 

In case any question arises with reference to due 
observance of this rule by any pupil, such pupil may 
be required to give written assurance of full com- 
pliance with the rule, and to explain in full any act 
or part taken which may seem to be a violation of it. 

Sec. 34. High School pupils are forbidden to use 
the High School name in connection with any organ- 
ization or event that does not have the full consent 
and co-operation of the Principal. 

Sec. 35. With the consent of the Principal and 
Superintendent the literary societies of the High 
School and other duly recognized High School organ- 
izations may be allowed the use of the High School 
assembly room or other suitable rooms, for public 
meetings to be conducted under the direction of the 
High School faculty. 

Sec. 36. Organizations of pupils connected \\\[]\ 
the High School are forbidden to arrange for enter- 
tainments or to enter into financial obligations with 
a view of raising, receiving or paying out money, 
without the consent of the Principal. 

Sec. 37. Pupils sent to other schools or places 
to represent their own schools will be held resp'-usi- 
ble for proper conduct while thus away representing 
the school. 

Sec. 38. Any pupil having a satisfactory record 
in attendance and deportment, thruout the year, and 
an average of 90 per cent, or over in any study, will 
be excused from final examination in that study; the 
same privilege will be given to pupils completing 
studies finished in one semester. 



38 RULES AND REGULATIONS 

Sec. 39. No pupil shall be considered eligible for 
graduation honors or class honors, or for appoint- 
ment to any position of honor in connection with any 
of the High School organizations, whose conduct in 
relation to the school and its regulations is not rea- 
sonably satisfactory to the school authorities. 

Sec. 40. Whenever non-resident pupils may be re- 
ceived into any grade without detriment to pupils 
residing in this District, such pupils may be received 
upon payment of tuition. 

In accordance with the school law of Colorado all 
pupils will be considered non-resident whose parents 
or guardians have not a legal, bona fide residence in 
this District. In all cases of doubt or disagreement 
as to residence the parents should personally confer 
with the Superintendent, and, if so desired, file with 
him a written statement of the facts in the case, to be 
presented to the Board at their next meeting. 

The rates of tuition shall be as follows : 

For High School or 8th grade pupils $4.50 per 
school month of four weeks, or $12.00 per term of 
twelve weeks. For pupils below the 8th grade $3.00 
per school month, or $8.00 per term of twelve weeks. 

The monthly rate shall be charged in all cases except 
when the full term rate is paid within the first 
week of the term. No deductions shall be made for 
absence of less than two weeks, and pupils entering 
within the first two weeks after beginning of school 
shall receive no deduction on account of such late 
entry. 

All tuition is payable to the Superintendent, and 
must be paid strictly in advance. 



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Sec. 41. Any parent or guardian having a griev- 
ance for or on account of his child may present the 
same in person to the teacher having charge of said 
pupil. Parents or guardians are expected to present 
complaints in a courteous and temperate manner, and 
in no case in the presence of any pupil. A teacher 
receiving a complaint shall give a patient and respect- 
ful hearing to the same at the earliest time proper, 
making a special appointment for such purpose if 
necessary; and shall use all reasonable means to ad- 
just the matter in a satisfactory manner, if such 
result can be obtained without sacrifice or prejudice 
to school regulations and discipline. 

Sec. 42. In case complainant and teacher are un- 
able to adjust the difficulty said complainant may 
appeal the case to the Superintendent at his office 
during office hours. The Superintendent will make 
an appointment for a hearing, and notify the teacher 
involved of the appeal. Whereupon said teacher shall 
file with the Superintendent, as soon as possible, a 
written statement giving a full report of the case, 
including the interview with the complainant. The 
teacher shall also be present at the hearing of the 
appeal if required by the Superintendent. 

Sec. 43. In case the complainant is not satisfied 
with the decision of the Superintendent he or she 
may file a written appeal with the Secretary of the 
Board. Said appeal shall consist of a full and con- 
cise statement of the complaint. The complaintant 
will receive due notice in writing of the time and place 
where the complaint will be heard and considered by 
the Committee upon Discipline, or the Board. The 
Directors individually are not expected to hear verbal 



40 RULES AND REGULATIONS 

complaints from parents or guardians, but will cour- 
teously advise such complainant as to the regular way 
in which the complaint will receive consideration, and 
thereupon courteously decline to hear an "ex-parte" 
statement of the case, or to enter into any discussion of 
the same. 

JANITORS 

Section i. Janitors shall be directly subject to the 
orders of the Superintendent and Principals of their 
respective buildings, and shall not leave the premises 
during school hours without permission of the Principal 
or the Superintendent. They shall see to it that nothing 
about their buildings or grounds is injured or de- 
stroyed. They shall also take care of the trees, shrubs 
and flowers, and clay for modeling. They shall 
make such minor repairs as may be needed. They shall 
enter upon their duties at such time as may be ordered 
by the Board, and shall be subject to removal at the 
pleasure of the Board ; they shall devote their entire 
time to the work prescribed, and shall strive to make 
everything in and about their buildings and yards look 
as attractive and pleasant as possible, not only during 
sessions of school, but during vacations as well. 

Sec. 2. Janitors shall be responsible for their re- 
^^pec^ive buildings from the close of each school day 
until 8:30 of the following school morning; also upon 
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and vacations. They 
shall see that the windows are closed and outside doors 
locked as soon as practicable after the close of each 
session. 

Sec. 3. They shall make the fires early enough to 
get the rooms warm by the time the doors are to be 
opened, and allow no ashes to collect under the grates 



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of either the stoves or boilers. Each janitor must fol- 
low the printed instructions in every particular in re- 
gard to care and operation of his furnace. 

It shall be the duty of janitors having care of rooms 
heated by stoves to provide an ample supply of coal to 
last until their return. Janitors who have care of 
rooms heated by stoves and who are employed for full 
time should visit each one of these rooms at the middle 
and close of each session, as well as at the beginning. 

Sec. 4. They shall sweep all rooms, halls and stair- 
ways, dust them at least once each day, and oftener 
on rainy or dusty days if the Principal requires it. 
They shall not commence the sweeping of the rooms 
before 4:00 p. m., unless requested to do so by the 
Principal. Before beginning to sweep they shall see 
that all ink wells are closed ; also that ink wells are 
always supplied with ink during time school is in 
session, and washed out whenever the ink becomes 
thick. 

Sec. 5. They shall attend to the ringing of the 
bells as follows : at 8 :^y a. m. and 1 127 p. m. ; also at 
the opening and close of each recess. They shall 
wind the clocks and see that they keep correct time. 

Sec. 6. They shall assist the Principals in keeping 
and maintaining proper order on the play grounds 
during intermissions, permit no quarreling or un- 
seemly conduct, and permit no outsider to molest the 
pupils during this time. 

Sec. 7. They shall keep the privies always clean, 
and allow no writing or cutting of any kind on the 
woodwork or walls. They must inspect them promp- 
tly after each intermission, and should they find any 



42 RULES AND REGULATIONS 

cutting or writing they shall report the same promptly 
to the Principal. 

Sec. 8. They shall frequently clean all erasers, 
blackboards and chalk trays, taking care that as little 
chalk dust as possible is scattered about the rooms. 

Sec. 9. They shall at all times keep the steps and 
walks about the buildings and around the school prem- 
ises swept clean and free from snow, ice and mud. 

Sec. 10. They shall scrub the floors, wash the wood- 
work and windows, and sweep the walls of halls and 
rooms, at least twice during the year, once at the 
winter vacation and once at the close of the summer 
vacation. All ink spots should be removed im- 
mediately. 

Sec. II. They may be sent by the Principal upon 
school errands at such times as will not interfere with 
their other duties. 

Sec. 12. As far as possible janitors shall distrla}'' 
the American flag on their respective buildings upon 
each regular holiday and on any other day designated 
by the Superintendent. 

Sec. 13. Whenever persons are employed by the 
day or hour in making repairs it shall be the duty 
of the janitor of the building to keep an account of the 
time each person is employed, and report same to the 
Secretary. 

Sec. 14. Janitors who have living rooms in the 
school buildings must obtain the consent of the Presi- 
dent for permission to leave the buildings over night 
during vacations. When school is in session permis- 
sion may be obtained from the Superintendent. 

Sec. 15. Janitors occupying living rooms in the 
basements of school buildings without charge are en- 



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titled to the same only so long as they conform strictly 
to the regulations of the Board governing the use 
of same now in force or which may be hereafter made 
by the Board. 

Janitors are especially foi^bidden to cook or use, 
upon days when school is in session, any vegetables or 
foods which are well known to have pungent and 
disagreeable odors and may prove offensive to the 
other occupants of the building. 

Sec. 1 6. No janitor is permitted to order any sup- 
plies or repairs at the expense of the Board without 
a written requisition, signed by the Secretary, Presi- 
dent or Superintendent, Whenever any repairs or 
supplies are needed, he shall at once report such needs 
to the Secretary or Superintendent. 

Sec. 17. The use of tobacco or intoxicating liquors 
in any form on or about any of the school premises is 
strictly forbidden. 

Sec. 18. Soon after his appointment it shall be the 
duty of each janitor to be sworn in as a special police 
officer, to serve, without extra pay, upon the school 
premises and the streets adjoining. Upon expiration 
of his appointment as such officer he shall promptly at- 
tend to having it renewed. 

Sec. 19. At the close of each school year each jani- 
tor shall file with the Superintendent a list of all tools 
and utensils on hand. 

Sec. 20. Janitors should make themselves familiar 
with all the Rules and Regulations, to the end that 
they may at all times be ready to intelligently assist 
in the enforcement of the same. 



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Sec. 21. Monthly Salary Schedule. 

8 or 9 ID or II 

room room 

building building 

First year of service $50.00 $55-00 

Second year of service 54-00 58.00 

Third year of service 57-00 62.00 

Fourth year and thereafter 60.00 65.00 

The advance in salary will, in all cases, depend upon 
satisfactory service. 

In the above schedule the word "room" refers to 
rooms furnished with desk seats for pupils, with one 
or more permanent teachers, and used for grade pur- 
poses. Also similar rooms used for high school or 
kindergarten purposes. 

Janitors will be allowed full salary for ten months 
per year, and half salary for two months per year, 
from June loth to August loth, during which time 
the Board will reserve the right to as much of the jani- 
tor's time as may be needed for the school work, but 
will allow janitors to engage in outside work when it 
will not interfere with their other duties. Janitors 
in charge of buildings with living rooms will be allowed 
the free use of these rooms, with fuel, water and elec- 
tric lights for the same under the rules prescribed by 
the Board. 

ATTENDANCE OFFICER 
Section i. The Attendance Officer shall carefully 
and promptly investigate all cases of absence or non- 
attendance referred to him by the Superintendent, and 
promptly report upon each case. He shall give all 
necessary warnings to parents or pupils who do not 



SCHOOr. DISTRICT NO. 5 45 

observe the law, and make all necessary prosecution 
of offenders as provided by law for Truant Officers. 

Sec. 2. He shall also investigate all complaints con- 
cerning the illegal sale or giving of tobacco to school 
children, and prosecute those found guilty of disobey- 
ing the law. 



SUPPLEMENT 



ABSTRACT OF COMPULSORY ATTEND AN CB 
LAW. 

All children between the ages of 8 and i6 shall 
attend school regularly for the entire year for which 
the schools are open, with the following exceptions: 

Children over 14 who have satisfactorily completed 
the work of the 8th grade, or children who have 
secured written permits for absence from the Superin- 
tendent because of any one of the following reasons : 

(a) Poor physical or mental condition^ as certi- 
fied by a reputable physician residing within the Dis- 
trict. 

(b) The help of the child is necessary for his own 
support or the support of the parents. 

(c) The child is receiving proper instruction at 
home from a person duly qualified. 

(d) Other good cause showing that it would be for 
the child's best interest. 

The permit must state the reason for which issued. 
The law does not intend that children under the age of 
14 shall receive permits for absence for work. 

In case of refusal of Superintendent to grant per- 
mit an appeal may be taken to the County Court 
within ten days. Decision of Court is final. Applica- 
tions for permits shall not be renewed oftener than once 
in three months. 

Employers of children must require proof of com- 
pliance with the law, keeping written record of proof 
given, which record shall be open to the Truant Officer, 



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Superintendent or any Director. Those who employ a 
child contrary to these provisions are liable to fine of 
$25.00 to $100.00. 

Any child who does not comply with this law, or 
who is vicious, incorrigible or immoral, or who is an 
habitual truant from school, or who habitually wan- 
ders about the streets or public places in school time 
or at night, having no employment or lawful occupa- 
tion, shall be deemed a juvenile disorderly person. 

Districts of ist and 2nd class shall appoint one or 
more Truant Officers, who shall be vested with police 
powers, and have authority to enter all places where 
children are employed, for investigation or enforce- 
ment of this law. 

The Truant OfBcer shall examine into any case of 
truancy within his district, and warn the person in 
charge of any offender of the final consequences of 
persisting in truancy. He shall require the parent or 
the person in charge to have the child in school within 
five days. Upon failure of the person to do so, he shall 
make complaint in the County Court against the person 
in charge, who shall be fined from $5.00 to $20.00, or 
the Court may require the person to give bond, with 
approved sureties, for faithful observance of the law. 
Upon failure of person to pay fine or furnish bond, the 
person in charge shall be imprisoned for ten to thirty 
days. 

The Truant Officer, any teacher or other reputable 
person may make complaint in Court against any 
juvenile disorderly person. Upon conviction any, 
child shall be committed to a children's home, or the 
Boy's or Girl's Industrial School. The commitment 
may continue until the child is of age. The order of 



48 RULES AND REGULATIONS 

commitment may be suspended by the County Judge 
during such time as the child shall attend school reg- 
ularly and behave properly. 

The Truant Officer shall keep a record of his trans- 
actions, open to inspection of Superintendent or any 
Director. He shall perform such other duties as the 
Superintendent or Board of Directors may deem nec- 
essary to preserve the morals and secure the good con- 
duct of school children. 

Authorities charged with the relief of the poor 
shall, if necessary, afford such relief as will enable 
the children to attend school. 

Any person violating any provision of this act, for 
which penalty is not provided, may be fined not more 
than $50.00. Any person convicted a second time of 
a similar offense may be imprisoned in addition to the 
fine. 

LAW CONCERNING GIVING OR SELLING 

TOBACCO TO CHILDREN 

"It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to 
give or sell cigarettes to any person or persons under 
the age of 16 years." 

"An person who shall sell, give or furnish any to- 
bacco or article made in whole or in part of tobacco, 
to any child under 16 years of age without the written 
order of the father or guardian of such child, shall 
be fined in a sum not less than $5.00, nor more than 
$100.00, or imprisoned in the county jail not more than 
three months." 

"Justices of the Peace in their respective precincts 
shall have jurisdiction to try cases under this act, 



SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 49 

subject to the right of appeal as in cases of assault 
and battery." 

ABSTRACT OF COLORADO LAW CONCERN- 
ING JUVENILE DELINQUENT PERSONS 

A juvenile deliquent person is any child under six- 
teen years of age who violates any state law, or city 
or town ordinance ; or who is incorrigible ; or who 
knowingly associates with vicious or immoral persons ; 
or who knowingly enters any saloon or dram shop, or 
gambling place, or pool room, or bucket shop, or 
house of ill-repute ; or who wanders about the streets 
at night without being upon any lawful business ; or 
who habitually wanders about any railroad tracks or 
yards, or jumps upon moving cars or enters any car 
or engine without lawful authority ; or who is growing 
up in idleness or crime; or who habitually uses vile, 
profane, or indecent language, or is guilty of immoral 
conduct in any public place or about any schoolhouse. 

All proceedings against such persons shall be 
brought by information or sworn complaint to be filed 
by the District Attorney, or his deputy, in the County 
Court. The Court may commit a juvenile delinquent 
person to the care of a Probation Officer, or a suitable 
family home, or a children's home, or a State Indus- 
trial School, for a period not longer than till the per- 
son is twenty-one years old. 

In counties having a population of 15,000 by the 
last federal census the County Judge may appoint 
a Probation Officer on salary if the Judge and a ma- 
jority of the County Commissioners deem it necessary. 

Any person who shall be responsible for or. in any 
way encourage, cause or contribute to the delinquency 



50 RUI.ES AND REGULATIONS 

of any child, is liable to a fine of $1,000.00 or im- 
prisonment not to exceed one year. 

ABSTRACT OF COLORADO LAW REGARDING 
HAZING 

No person shall engage in any of those practices 
commonly called hazing, or in any acts of torturing, 
tormenting or in any way maltreating a fellow inmate, 
employee or student. 

Penalty $5.00 to $50.00. Also, if done by any officer, 
teacher or student of any state institution, dismission 
from the institution. 

ABSTRACT OF CURTAIN ORDINANCES, CITY 
OF FORT COLLINS 

1. Liquor. No person shall sell or give, directly 
or indirectly, any malt, vinous, mixed, fermented, or 
spirituous liquor, to any person. Penalty, $100.00 — 
$300.00. 

2. Gambling. No person shall maintain or operate 
any gaming table, playing cards, or instrument or de- 
vice whereon or with which any money or any other 
article of value shall be played for. Penalty $10.00 — 
$100.00. No person shall play for money or any- 
thing of value, by means of cards, dice, or any other 
device. Penalty $5.00 — $100.00. 

3. Billiard Halls. No person holding a license for 
any billiard or pool table, shooting or bowling alley, 
cane rack, ball or puppet game, or striking machine, 
shall allow any minor to use or play upon said device, 
or loiter about or frequent the room or place where any 
such device is kept. Penalty $20.00-$ 100.00. 



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4. Disturbing the peace. No person shall mali- 
ciously, wilfully, or in an abandoned manner, disturb 
the peace of any neighborhood or family by loud or 
unusual noises, or tumultuous or offensive carriage, 
fighting or quarreling, or conducting himself in a dis- 
orderly manner. Penalty $10.00-$ 100.00. 

5. Sling shot. No person shall use, carry or have 
in his possession, any sling shot, or other device by 
which to throw stones, clods, metal or hard substances. 
Any resident of Fort Collins finding any person with 
such an instrument in his possession may take possess- 
ion of such an instrument and deliver it at once to the 
City Marshal or any public officer, who shall immedi- 
ately arrest the offender. Penalty $3.oo-$ioo.oo. 

6. Disturbing birds. No person shall capture, kill, 
wound or shoot any song or insectivorous bird, or mo- 
lest or injure the nest, eggs or young of such a bird. 
Penalty $5.00 — $10.00. 

7. Abusing dumb animals. No person shall unnec- 
essarily or cruelly beat, whip, kill, or otherwise abuse 
any dumb animal. Penalty $5.oo-$ioo.oo. 

8. Dangerous driving. No person shall immoder- 
ately drive or ride any horse or mule upon any street, 
avenue or alley. Penalty $10.00-$ 100.00. 

No person shall drive or propel any automobile or 
bicycle faster than twelve miles per hour; or, in turn- 
ing a corner, faster than eight miles per hour. Pen- 
alty $5.oo-$io.oo. 

No person shall ride a bicycle, tricycle, or any other 
riding machine, along any public sidewalk. Penalty 
$5.00 — ^$100.00. 



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9. Damaging tires. No person shall place in any 
street, alley or other public place, any ashes, glass, 
nails, tacks, or any other article which might injure 
the tires of bicycles or other vehicles. Penalty $10.00- 
$100.00. 

10. Climbing on cars. No boy under 18 years shall 
get on or off any railroad car while it is in motion. 
Penalty $2.oo-$io.oo. 

11. Curfew. No child under the age of 17 years 
shall frequent, loiter, play, or remain upon any street, 
alley, public grounds, vacant lot, or the stairway or 
hallway of any public or business building, later than 
9 p. m. from April 15th to October 15th; or later than 
8 p. m. from October i5tk to April 15th. Penalty 
$1.00-$ 1 0.00. 

No parent shall knowingly permit any violation of 
the above. Penalty $i.oo-$25.oo. (The Mayor may 
suspend the operation of this ordinance for not more 
than twenty-four hours at any one time.) 



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